Margherita
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Tenno Tanjobi: A National Holiday Celebrating The Emperor’s Birthday
This February 23rd is a national holiday celebrating “tenno tanjobi”, the Emperor’s birthday. How will you spend your day off?
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Best Spots to See Plum Blossoms in Japan
Not only are plums delicious, but their plant offers some of the prettiest flowers of the late winter season. Find out the best viewing spots for plum blossoms!
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The 7 Best Beaches Near Tokyo for a Day Trip
Discover the 5 best beaches near Tokyo for a day trip, so you can feel like you are traveling to far tropical lands without the hassle of hours on a plane!
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Know Your Yen: A Brief Guide To Japanese Banknotes
Seeing that Japan is still a very cash-driven country, we use and handle Japanese yen on a daily basis. But how much do we really know about this currency?
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Winter Wonderland: What To Do In Zao Onsen
Whilst Zao Onsen is famous for its ski slopes, it's also great for those who want to enjoy the winter scenery and experience Yamagata's culture and history!
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Work-life Balance and Overtime in Japan
Work-life balance is key to a healthy work environment. However, Japan's high levels of overtime have created one of the worst work-life balances in the world.
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What Is Manzai? The Japanese Art of Comedy
Have you heard of manzai before? Manzai is one of the most popular types of Japanese comedy, which traces its roots back to 1,000 years ago.
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Where and What to Eat on A Budget at Waseda
Finding a good meal on a budget in Tokyo isn't too hard but finding out where to go for the most delicious food at the best price can be!
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Winter Essentials in Japan: Warm Up Under the Kotatsu
Keep your house warm in winter with a Japanese kotatsu! The toasty heated table is so cozy you won't be able to move! Read more about it.
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Western-Style Osechi You Cannot Miss In 2021
Recently, people have begun reimaging the Japanese tradition of osechi ryouri. Let’s have a look at some of the osechi you can find in Japan this year!
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Christmas in Japan: Japanese Traditional Ways to Spend Christmas
How do you celebrate Christmas in Japan? Read how this holiday is celebrated in the land of the rising sun and find new traditions
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How to Go Cashless In Japan
Japan seems to be still pretty attached to big bills and shiny coins: here cashless payments have started raising just very recently.
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Chindogu: The Strange World Of “Un-useless” Japanese Inventions
Have you heard of chindogu? Chindogu are the everyday inventions that are almost useless but help make your life just that little bit easier!
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Ready for a Soak? The Most Original Sento to Visit in Tokyo
Japanese traditional public bathhouses (sento, in Japanese) are an intrinsic part of Japanese culture born to provide bathing facilities to homes without baths.
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The Best Hot Spring Towns to Enjoy Fall Foliage
Autumn is one of the best seasons to travel around Japan. Now that it's cooler, why not visit some steam hot springs while viewing the beautiful fall foliage?
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Zao Onsen: Get your Ski Fix in Yamagata this Winter
Zao Onsen is a small town located in Yamagata prefecture, Tohoku. In winter the area becomes really magical, popular for skiers, read on to find out why!